Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale

🎧 A Conversation with Dr. Tony Dice — 10 Minutes of Truth Podcast Series In this powerful episode of 10 Minutes of Truth , host Sean A. Barksdale sits down with Dr. Tony Dice , keynote speaker for the 2025 Region 5 Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference in Suffolk, VA. Together they explore Dr. Dice’s inspiring life journey, lessons in leadership, and his upcoming book After the Tr...

🎙 A Conversation With Raymond T. Barnes at the 2025 Region 5 Advisory Council First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast Series After years of dedicated service, Raymond T. Barnes reflects on his journey, his passion for helping others, and what it means to retire after a lifetime of impact. Recorded live at the Region 5 Conference, this conversation captures wisdom, gratitude, and the true...

🎥 New Episode Drop – “Conference Conversations” Series! Presented by Ten Minutes of Truth & the Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council While the breakout sessions were happening at the Region 5 Peer-Led Recovery Conference: Bridging the Gap, Shawn A. Barksdale and the Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast team were on-site capturing real stories, insights, and inspiration from attendees, presenters, and R...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Keira Moore - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For More information go to region-five.org

Join us on October 4, 2025 , for the 4th Annual Quarter Place Tribute at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill in Brookneal, Virginia — the final home and burial site of the famed orator and Founding Father. This moving event brings together members of the descendant community, historians, genealogists, and archaeologists to honor the lives and legacies of the enslaved individuals laid to rest at the Quarter P...

Start  11:00 AM Opening Ceremony begins at the Quarter Place Cemetery Date October 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Category: General VENUE Red Hill 1250 Red Hill Rd Brookneal, VA 24528 United States Phone 434-376-2044 Website: Redhill.org

"Your Story, Your Voice" Raymond T. Barnes - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org 🎤 Your Story, Your Voice – Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Featuring Raymond T. Barnes Join us for a heartfelt episode highlighting Raymond T. Barnes, Division Head of Peer Recovery Services at the Norfolk Community Services Board. With over 17 years of sobri...

🌟 New Episode Alert – 10 Minutes of Truth Podcast 🌟 In this episode, Lawrence Howerton of the Virginia Legal Aid Society (Danville, VA) sits down with Shawn A. Barksdale   to talk about the life-changing resources available to our communities — including free Medicaid sign-ups, legal advice, and access to justice . Lawrence doesn’t just sit behind a desk. He sets up tables in libraries, event ce...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Lauren Kern - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org

🎙️ Colin Garrett & Basi Affia – Part 2 How The 11/11 Veterans Project Embraces Veteran-Owned Businesses Hosted by Shawn A. Barksdale | Ten Minutes of Truth In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, NASCAR driver Colin Garrett and graphic novelist Basi Affia return to dive deeper into the mission and momentum of the 11/11 Veterans Project —this time focusing on its unwavering support of veteran-...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Kattrell Lewis - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🎙️ PART 1 Colin Garrett & Basi Affia Discuss Why Partnerships and Graphic Novels Work! Hosted by Shawn A. Barksdale | Ten Minutes of Truth What happens when a NASCAR driver , a soldier-turned-graphic-novelist , and a purpose-driven project come together? You get bold storytelling, real impact, and a message that crosses finish lines and generational divides. In this episo...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Jessica Moore - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org

🎙️ Episode 3 – Why Partnering With Colin Garrett & The 11/11 Veterans Project Made Sense Guest: Basi Affia | Host: Shawn A. Barksdale In this powerful episode of Ten Minutes of Truth , Shawn A. Barksdale welcomes back author, soldier, and visionary Basi Affia for an inspiring conversation about purpose, passion, and partnership. Basi shares why teaming up with NASCAR driver Colin Garrett and s...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Daniel Srebro - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series For more information go to region-five.org

Basi Affia Episode 2 When Passion and Desire to Be Great Collide

"Your Story, Your Voice" Crystal Thompson - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series - For more information go to region-five.org

🎙️ Ten Minutes of Truth with Shawn A. Barksdale Episode Title: Basi Affia: The Power of Storytelling, Service, and Brotherhood In this compelling episode, Shawn A. Barksdale sits down with Basi Affia —author, soldier, husband, father, and the visionary behind a new wave of graphic storytelling. Known by birth as Aniekanabasi White, Basi has spent his life intertwining purpose with creativity. From...

"Your Story, Your Voice" Brandon Moore - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org

🎤 NEW EPISODE DROP 🗣️ “Your Story, Your Voice” Sherri Wiggins Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series We had the absolute honor of sitting down with the incredible Sherri Wiggins at the Assembly Co-working Space in Norfolk, VA—and what she shared was nothing short of extraordinary.- A Registered Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with Hampton-Newport News CSB and a Forensic Peer Specialist w...

Our last episode, titled “Fight for Your Children,” had a tremendous impact on our communities. It sparked a flood of questions, making it clear that the conversation had to continue. That brings us to this powerful new follow-up episode, titled “Save Our Children.” We sat down with Mrs. Roxanne Richardson, B.A., M.S. Ed., J.D. —a former licensed attorney and seasoned educator who has taught in bo...

Fight For Your Children, featuring Co-Parents Shawn A. Barksdale & Monique Barksdale. 🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Fight For Your Children Featuring Co-Parents Shawn A. Barksdale & Monique Barksdale What does it really mean to fight for your children? In this eye-opening and heartfelt episode, co-parents Shawn and Monique Barksdale pull back the curtain on their journey navigating the school system wit...

🎙️ EPISODE: The Summary of The Opioid and Substance Use Series and August 31st Day of Hope Event Details with Shannon Rogers Simpson Hosted by Shawn A. Barksdale | Featuring Shannon Rogers Simpson We’ve reached the powerful conclusion of our Opioid and Substance Use Podcast Series , and this final episode brings it all together. Hosted by Shawn A. Barksdale, this conversation with Shannon Rogers S...

🎙️ Bonus Segment Alert – A Message from Ryland Clark and Shawn A. Barksdale (Extended Version) After conducting nearly a dozen powerful interviews, Shawn A. Barksdale saw a need—to give back. And what better way than to lend the Ten Minutes of Truth platform to someone already giving so much? This bonus extended segment features Ryland Clark , Community Relations & Engagement Manager at Hitach...